Aden, Dhu-Al-Qa'dah 19, 1438, Aug 11, 2017, SPA -- The Yemeni army, fighting Houthi militias who control capital Sanaa as well as some parts of the country, have made great victories north west of Taiz, it was reported here today. The Yemeni news agency (SABA) which carried the news said the army controlled vast areas in the vicinity of Madarat area and Soap and Ghee plant, liberated Al-Surrah and Al-Zurah villages near Al-Hangar check point towards Sharaab exit. SABA quoted a military source as saying that five militia members were killed in action, others injured and eight captured. --SPA 00:53 LOCAL TIME 21:53 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w464530